Why Most Coyote Stands Fail, Calls, Systems and Speed with Geoff Nemnich

In this episode of the Tricer Podcast, Drew Miles and Mike Herne sit down with Geoff Nemnich of Lucky Duck to break down why so many coyote stands fail—and how to dramatically increase your odds of success. Geoff dives deep into stand selection, wind management, sound strategy, and efficient systems, explaining why calling is often the least important part of killing coyotes. From beginner mistakes to advanced sound theory, this episode is packed with practical predator-hunting knowledge you can apply immediately. Topics Covered Geoff Nemnich’s background and path into predator hunting Why predator hunting builds better overall hunters Hand calls vs electronic calls: advantages and limitations Why most coyote stands fail before the call starts Macro vs micro location selection Wind direction, crosswind setups, and the “pie” concept Stand access, parking strategy, and stealth approaches Elevation mistakes and forced-visibility setups Sound categories: prey distress, howls, and pup distress/fights Why pup distress works year-round Sound aggression levels and when to increase intensity Why sound choice matters less than setup and location 00:00 – Intro & guest introductions 02:00 – Why predator hunting is different from big game hunting 03:15 – Geoff origin story & finding hand calls by accident 05:00 – Getting better through repetition and system building 06:45 – Hand calls vs electronic calls 10:00 – Limitations of hand calls explained 13:00 – Why most hunters struggle starting out 14:45 – Stand selection matters more than sounds 16:00 – Macro vs micro location strategy 17:30 – Access routes, parking, and stealth approaches 18:45 – Elevation mistakes and skyline issues 19:45 – Wind direction and crosswind advantages 22:00 – The “pie” concept and unseen coyotes 23:15 – Spinning e-call advantages and sound coverage 25:00 – Overwhelmed by sound libraries 26:50 – Breaking sounds into 3 core categories 28:30 – Why pup distress and coyote fights dominate 31:00 – How coyotes learn sounds & natural behavior 33:30 – Why specific sound names don’t matter 35:00 – Final takeaways on systems, speed, and efficiency LINKS: War on Dogs and Hogs Giveaway: https://tricer.com/pages/war-on-dogs-... Lucky Duck Decoys: Facebook:   / luckyduckdecoys   Website: https://www.luckyduck.com The Last Stand: Website: https://www.tlshunt.com TRICER USA Website – https://tricerusa.com/ Instagram -   / tricerusa   Facebook -   / tricerusa   YouTube -    / @tricer6985   #CoyoteHunting #PredatorHunting #CoyoteCalling #PredatorControl #LuckyDuck #JeffNemnich #HuntingPodcast #WesternHunting #Coyotes #PredatorCalls #HuntingStrategy #Tricer